Category Archives: WJTV
Sports Zone Saturday: Week 12 of Mississippi college football
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Sports Zone 12 team has special coverage of this week's college football games. The Sports Zone Saturday show will air from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on November 15 on WJTV ...
Nov 15, 2025
New water filtration system installed in Edwards
EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) - A new water filtration system has been installed in the Town of Edwards. "This morning when I flushed, I was pretty excited. When I looked in there, I was like, 'Oh my God, it'...
Nov 14, 2025
2 arrested, 1 wanted for fatal shooting on Liberty Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested two suspects and are searching for a third in connection to an October homicide. Police said Kentrilus D. Scott, 31, was arrested and charged with acces...
Nov 14, 2025
Businesses close across Highway 80 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Businesses are leaving Highway 80 in Jackson. State Rep. Grace Butler-Washington (D-District 69) said the closures have ramped up over the last 10 years. Captain D's was the la...
Nov 14, 2025
USDA head says 'everyone' on SNAP will now have to reapply
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said the Trump administration is planning to have all Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries reapply for the program due to a...
Nov 14, 2025
Mississippi governor suggests education reforms in budget plan
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) released his Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation. The governor's priorities include improving mental health outcomes, enhancing publ...
Nov 14, 2025
Two arrested in Rankin County for major drug trafficking operation
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities in Rankin County arrested a man and a woman in connection to a major drug trafficking operation. On November 12, 2025, Puckett police conducted a traffic stop...
Nov 14, 2025
Mississippi school district with financial issues now under state control
OKOLONA, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) placed the Okolona Separate School District into a District of Transformation due to serious financial impairments. According to ...
Nov 14, 2025
Morson Road at Highway 80 in Jackson to temporarily close
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - There will be a temporary closure on Morson Road at Highway 80 in Jackson. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the closure will take place fr...
Nov 14, 2025
Forest school volunteer accused of sending nude photos to student
FOREST, Miss. (WJTV) - Forest police announced a school volunteer was arrested for sending nude pictures to a male student. According to investigators, Nichole Lara, 22, was a volunteer color guard in...
Nov 14, 2025